Kentaur Dressage Saddle Configurator ELEKTRA

The dressage saddle features a deep seat and a cut-back pommel. Large, anatomically pre-formed knee rolls on the saddle flap provide excellent support for the rider's legs. The wide wool panel can be individually adjusted to offer optimal comfort for the horse's back.

Information on configuring Kentaur saddles

1. Saddle Trees

CARBON saddle tree
The tree consists of several layers. It ensures lightness, absolute dimensional stability, durability, strength, elasticity, and stability. It is thin yet possesses the ability to absorb shocks, significantly improving contact between rider and horse. Replaceable and adjustable head plates, available in 5 sizes, combined with this saddle tree, offer a unique and unparalleled product on the current global market.

GRP saddle tree
As an alternative to the carbon tree, we offer the economical option: a saddle tree made purely of fiberglass. While it is 300g heavier, its shape and size are identical to the carbon tree. It is reinforced with carbon and Kevlar fibers in the gullet area.

WEBFLEX saddle tree
The Webflex tree is a classic flexible saddle tree longitudinally reinforced with a steel spring. The head plate used here is interchangeable and adjustable.

2. Head plates

The saddle trees are reinforced in the wither area with a metal head plate. This reinforcement is interchangeable and adjustable. It is possible to change the width of the head plate (when cold), directly on the saddle, using a press machine, by a maximum of 2 cm. A larger bend can cause molecular changes that alter the material and reduce its strength.
The following head plate sizes:
1 - narrow 2 - medium 3 - medium-wide 4 - wide 5 - extra-wide
For correctly determining the head plate size, we recommend the following steps:
1) Use a measuring wire to shape the outline of the wither approximately two finger widths behind the rear edge of the shoulder blade.
2) Measure the inner angle size.

Gullet:
1 – Angle 63° 2 – Angle 73° 3 – Angle 83° 4 – Angle 93° 5 – Angle 99°
This measurement is only a guide and cannot be used for the production of a custom saddle.
The length of the head plate is the same for all sizes. However, it can be extended by 1, 2 or 3 cm.

3. Saddle Panels

Panel Height
For horses with high withers and a low backline, it is necessary to support the rear area of the saddle with higher saddle panels. It is possible to produce the wool panel with a standard wedge height or an increased wedge of +1, +2 or +3 cm.

Wool Panels
Full synthetic wool is used to fill the panels, which conforms to the horse's back. This wool remains soft and flexible even after prolonged use. Wool-filled panels are very comfortable for the horse, have excellent absorption capabilities, and can be individually adapted to the horse's back. Multiple layers under the wool ensure a smooth and even surface of the panels.
3mm LP foam reinforces the tensile strength of the leather
10 mm PU foam gives the panel a pleasant softness
5mm felt ensures greater stability of the panels

Felt Panels (French)
The middle part of these panels is filled with synthetic wool, which is wrapped in felt and finally covered with leather. This type of panel is very comfortable for the horse and maintains its height (thickness) very well. It has no edge and can be individually shaped.

Latex Panels
The filling of the panel consists of polyurethane foam. The advantage of this panel is its property of offering riders close contact with the horse, and its shape does not change even with long-term use. The panel is not adjustable; it can only be adapted to the horse's back with a pad.

4. Saddle Flaps

Jumping Saddle Flaps
They have their standard size and forward cut for each model. On request, a larger forward cut of +2 cm or +4 cm can be ordered. A larger forward cut automatically increases the length of the saddle flap.

Dressage Saddle Flaps

They have the same length in all models (measured from the lower stirrup bar edge to the end of the saddle flap).
Seat size                             16.5"       17"        17.5"       18"       18.5"
Standard flap length       41 cm    43 cm    45 cm    47cm    49 cm

At customer request, it is possible to produce the saddle flap in a longer or shorter version, plus 2.5 cm, plus 5 cm, minus 2.5 cm or minus 5 cm.

5. Leather

Leather Qualities
Only high-quality hides from first-class Italian, German, and French tanneries are used for the production of our products. The following options are available:

Leather for saddle flaps:
1) Standard Leather - vegetable-tanned leather with a smooth surface
2) Country Leather - high-quality, oiled leather that is soft and non-slip. Also available in a printed version.
3) Double Calf Leather - consists of standard leather covered with soft calf leather. Very comfortable version.

6. Colors:

Most Kentaur saddles are available in the following colors:
• Black
• Dark Brown
• Tobacco

Saddle Identification

From January 2018, every Kentaur saddle is marked with the production number, size, gullet width, and additional information regarding its customization.
The first letter of the production number indicates the saddle tree type.
W / C / G (WEBFLEX / CARBON / GRP)

K     +1, +2, +3       Panel height
L     +/- 2.5, +/- 5   Saddle flap length
V     +/- 2, +/- 4      Saddle flap forward cut
KL   +1, +2, +3       Head plate length

Warranty
Kentaur offers the following warranty on riding saddles:
• 5-year warranty on the saddle tree
• 2-year warranty on material and manufacturing defects.